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Lexus 200h CT Over Audi And BMW
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Adam Bellware

                                   
                                   
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Lexus revealed today the first official pictures and information of the new CT 200h, the premium which declares war to well-known BMW Series 1 and Audi A3.After the fan interest has been fueled in recent days with a series of pictures "stolen" from a press brochure, Lexus has decided to reveal official details and photos of the new CT 200h, the compact premium which will try to elicit the crown of both German's, BMW Series 1 and Audi A3.The new hybrid model was developed on a completely new platform with front-wheel drive, a premiere for Lexus models in Europe. The drivetrain is a hybrid one,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, as its name suggests,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, the core assembly being a 1.8-liter gasoline engine connected to a CVT transmission.The Japanese specialists were quite greedy regarding the technical details like the engine, but it would offer some more resources than the 99 horsepower and 142 Nm of Prius, from which it takes over the hybrid powertrain. Like brother of its concern, the CT 200h will have three ways of running, Eco, Normal and Sport,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, modified to provide the performance characteristic of a Lexus.The electric motor that helps drive the conventional model will allow to operate with zero emissions of only two kilometers away, being kept alive by a set of nickel batteries.The CT 200h new dimensions are more generous than those of rivals in the segment, the Japanese model measuring length 4320 mm, 1765 mm wide and 1430 mm tall. However, 2,600 mm wheelbase is less than that of series 1 (2660 mm) and luggage compartment volume of 345 liters, is exceeded by the one from the A3 (350 liters).As many have already probably guessed,You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, the Japanese model will be available only in hybrid version, this way it is trying to take maximum advantage of the benefits that Toyota group holds in this segment.